Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Average rent in
Ruston, LA

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA is $850. This is -56%, or $1,075, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$850

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

45

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA is $850. This is -56%, or $1,075, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

37%
56%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

Households

67%
33%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ruston, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ruston, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ruston, LA is $787. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ruston, LA costs about $590 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $725. Houses for rent in Ruston, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$590

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$750

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,100

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

15%

46%

Studio

$700

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$590

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ruston, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Ruston, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Ruston, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alexandria, LA.

Ruston

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$990
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ruston, LA is 14% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

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Ruston Homes - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.4

Very good

Ruston Homes

606 South Bonner Street, Ruston, LA 71270

Studio–3 beds

0–3 baths

$300–$1,600

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15h ago

8

Very good

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620 Henderson Street, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$500

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1814 West California Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1814 West California Avenue

1814 West California Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$600

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5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Goodwin Apartments

1701 Goodwin Road, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$600

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3020 Paul Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

3020 Paul Ave

3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$649

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3015 Courtney Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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212 South Bonner Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

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R- 212 South Bonner Street - 1

212 South Bonner Street #1, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Available Dec 15

427 E Mississippi Ave - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.6

Very good

427 E Mississippi Ave

427 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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